obligate
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(adjective) (biology) restricted to a particular condition of life; "an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of OXYGen" |
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Antonyms: facultative |
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(verb) force or compel somebody to do something; "We compel all students to fill out this form" |
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Synonyms: compel, oblige |
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Related Words: apply, cause, clamor, coerce, condemn, enforce, force, get, have, implement, induce, make, pressure, shame, stimulate, thrust, walk |
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(satellite adjective) being under moral or legal obligation; "felt bound by his promise" |
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Synonyms: bound, compelled, constrained |
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